COLUMN: Theme for optimists -- Homo sapiens seeking self-improvement
“We are a way for the Cosmos to know itself.” -- Carl Sagan “... Ultimately you are not a person, but a focal point where the universe is becoming conscious of itself. What an amazing miracle.” – Eckhart Tolle “Philosophers have only interpreted the world. The point is to change it.” – Karl Marx “You’re saying humans are...
One Year Later, Red Cross remains committed to support flood victims
In a media release, the Canadian Red Cross provided an update Tuesday on the relief and recovery work taking place in the B.C. Regional District of Kootenay Boundary more than a year after devastating floods forced thousands to evacuate their homes. The 2018 B.C. Floods Fund has reached a total of $7.2 million thanks to the...
A serious assault in Rossland
On May 25, 2019, the regional RCMP detachment responded to a report of a “serious assault with a weapon” in the 2300 block of Washington Street in Rossland. The 24-year-old man who is the victim of the assault was airlifted to Kelowna General Hospital, where he has undergone surgery for injuries to his neck. A 42-year-old ...
UPDATE: Salmo motorcyclist sent to Kelowna hospital after collision with SUV
On May 26, the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a report of a collision between a motorcycle and SUV vehicle on Columbia Gardens Road, in Fruitvale (see previous coverage here), according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The 44-year-old motorcyclist had allegedly crossed the center line of the...
Local woman is Rossland's new Water Ambassador
Meet Rossland’s new Water Ambassador – we could have a dry summer. Kai Symington-Kruus grew up here in Rossland, and graduated from high school just last year. She has just completed her first year at the University of Victoria, majoring in Geography and Coastal Studies, and now she is eager to help Rosslanders...
Will Rossland Reduce Plastics? (Updated re time!)
Rossland Reduces Plastics is the name of a group of residents concerned about the huge problem of plastic pollution; it’s a global crisis, approaching the magnitude of the climate crisis. Members of this group are working to reduce Rossland’s contributions to the crisis. They hope that Rosslanders will turn out in force at...
Motorcyclist sent to hospital after MVI with car
A motor vehicle incident has sent one to hospital Sunday afternoon, according to KBRFR Capt. Grant Tyson. Tyson said, in a press release, that a collision between a motorcycle and a car happened in the 500 block of Columbia Gardens Road, between Waneta and Fruitvale. He said the call came in at 1:43 p.m., and […]
City recognizes climate crisis; ‘Bullshooters’ query; pesticide policy refined; plastic bag input session coming up (and more!)
Rossland City Council Meeting, May 22, 2019. Present: Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors Chris Bowman, Dirk Lewis, Scott Forsyth, Stewart Spooner, Janice Nightingale, and Andy Morel; and CAO Bryan Teasdale, CFO Elma Hamming, Deputy Corporate Officer Cynthia Año Nuevo, Manager of Planning Stacey Lightbourne, Manager of...
First Kootenay Massage Therapy Graduates Celebrate
Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences in Nelson will celebrate the graduation of its first class of the Registered Massage Therapy Program on May 26 at 2pm at the Nelson Commons. The ceremony is a private ceremony for the RMT graduates as well as for graduates from the school’s Traditional Chinese Medicine...
Meow's the time to make a new friend: Adopt an adult cat for half the price
If you have room in your home and your heart for a new best friend, the BC SPCA invites you to check out the amazing cats looking for their furr-ever family during our upcoming adult cat adoption promotion. The event, proudly presented by Hill’s® Pet Nutrition, takes place May 25-31 in SPCA shelters across B.C. "We’re offering...
